Many hands make light work.

About

The North Star Elementary Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is a nonprofit group dedicated to enhancing the educational experience at North Star Elementary by fostering strong school-home connections, encouraging parent and community involvement, and providing both volunteer and financial support.

Why Join the PTO?

Every parent and staff member is automatically a member! There are no dues, and all members have voting rights (one vote per household). Your participation—whether big or small—helps create a thriving school community.

What We Do

  • Organize fun and enriching events like STEAM Night, Fall & Spring Book Fair, Trunk or Treat, Family Movie Night, Family Dance Night, Read-A-Thon supplies & prizes, Bingo Night, Running Club, Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week, and Navigator Night..

  • Raise funds to support educational programs and classroom needs like Academic Enrichment Grants, Field Trips, Curriculum Funds, Battle of the Books, Swag (t-shirts for all students), Assemblies (Portland Opera, Think Wild, OMSI), Author Visits (Spring & Fall), Artist-in-Residence, Science-in-Residence, Galaxy Parties, Earth Day, Field Day, Playground Equipment, Polaris Funds, General Supplies (STEAM and Workroom), PE Supplies, Staff Wellness, and Walk & Roll.

  • Build a strong parent-teacher connection to improve the school environment for all students.

Leadership & Meetings

The Executive Board (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Events Coordinator, and the Principal) oversees PTO activities. Board meetings are held monthly, and general PTO meetings (where all parents can vote) occur throughout the school year.

How You Can Get Involved

  • Attend meetings and share your ideas.

  • Volunteer for events or committees—there’s something for everyone!

  • Support fundraising efforts to help provide vital resources for our school.

Your involvement—whether attending meetings, volunteering, or simply staying informed—makes a huge difference. We look forward to working together to support our school community!

📩 Questions? Want to get involved? Reach out to any board member or contact us at info@northstarelementarypto.org.

Open PTO Board Positions

Many Hands Make Light Work

We are proud parents of North Star Navigators, committed to making North Star Elementary a truly exceptional school. Our PTO Board is elected annually, and we’re always excited to welcome new members. Like many of you, most of us juggle full-time jobs while volunteering—but it’s the dedication of our parent community that makes everything we do possible.

If you're interested in getting more involved, please feel free to connect with any of our board members or reach out via email at info@northstarelementarypto.org.

These are the current open PTO Board positions:

  • Vice President (2-Year Term): Supports the President, oversees PTO committees, and steps in to lead meetings when the President is unavailable. Great for someone who would like to eventually become the PTO President.

  • Fundraising Co-Chair (2-Year Term): Works with another Fundraising Chair to plan and manage PTO fundraising efforts (Reach for the Stars, Read-a-Thon, Silent Auction), ensuring we have the resources to support school programs. Ideal for someone organized and creative!

  • Events / Volunteer Coordinator (2-Year Term): Oversees school events, coordinates with parent volunteers, and ensures activities have enough support to run smoothly. A great role for someone who loves planning and bringing people together.

These are the events & committees that need parent leads:

  • Book Fair Co-Chair (Fall & Spring): Helps organize and run the school’s book fairs, working with the PTO and school staff to promote reading and raise funds. A perfect fit for book lovers!

  • Yearbook Co-Chair (Year-Round): Helps design and organize the school yearbook, collecting photos and memories to create a special keepsake for students. Great for someone with an eye for design and detail.